The Fondation LONACI has launched a significant initiative to improve education in northern Côte d'Ivoire through its Caravane du Social program. From October 26 to November 9, 2026, the foundation invested over 365 million FCFA to enhance learning and teaching conditions in several localities. This effort aims to strengthen access to quality education, a priority for the foundation. Seven educational infrastructures were inaugurated and handed over to beneficiary communities.
The initiative began in the department of Kouto, in the Bagoué region, where the foundation officially handed over the keys to the Tounvré primary school on October 28, 2026. The school features six classrooms, a preschool building, offices, and latrines, fully equipped with educational furniture at a cost of 105 million FCFA. Additionally, 150 school kits were distributed to students. The next day, the public primary school in Ziasso received three new classrooms, equipped with desks and latrines, at a cost of 52,631,991 FCFA.
In Sinématiali, the foundation focused on improving teachers' living conditions and school infrastructure. On October 31, four teacher housing units were handed over in Kagbolodougou, consisting of two three-room and two two-room apartments, at an investment of 90,807,687 FCFA. On November 2, the foundation completed the rehabilitation of a public primary school in Fodonkaha, with six classrooms, at a cost of 36,830,502 FCFA, providing students and teachers with a better learning environment.
The foundation also prioritized school feeding, constructing and equipping two school canteens. The first was handed over on November 4 in Ferké-Sokoro, Ferkessédougou department, at a cost of 23,587,473 FCFA. The second, valued at 21,343,108 FCFA, was received by Timbé residents on November 6. These facilities aim to improve school attendance and support families and educational communities.
The Caravane du Social concluded on November 9, 2026, in Bakoro-Sobara, Boniérédougou commune, Dabakala department. The foundation handed over a preschool building to enhance the public primary school's capacity, including preschool classrooms, an office, and latrines, fully realized and equipped at a cost of 33,845,000 FCFA. This final project supports better early childhood care and access to adapted educational environments.
Guédé Marc SAKOA, executive director of Fondation LONACI, emphasized the strategic importance of these investments in Côte d'Ivoire's future. "Our conviction is simple: investing in children's education is investing in the future of Côte d'Ivoire," he stated. He noted that the beneficiaries of these infrastructures will become the teachers, doctors, engineers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and leaders who will contribute to the nation's construction.
The initiative saw significant local support, with prefectural, municipal, customary, and religious authorities backing the program. Beneficiary communities warmly welcomed the foundation's delegation. With these seven projects and over 365 million FCFA invested, Fondation LONACI reaffirms its commitment to Côte d'Ivoire's educational development.
Key points
- The Fondation LONACI invested over 365 million FCFA in education in northern Côte d'Ivoire.
- Seven educational infrastructures were inaugurated and handed over to beneficiary communities.
- The initiative aims to strengthen access to quality education in Côte d'Ivoire.
